1. January 29, 2015 Rick Leuschner- Chemistry Teacher

2.  Students are required to pass 3 science credits to graduate.  Students must take Biology (only required course) and 2 other electives.  Our Department believes that each student should take a course in Biology, Chemistry and Physics before leaving Central Dauphin.  Students taking and passing 6 or more science courses will receive Science Merit Awards at Senior Awards Night.

3. Science TrackNon-Science Track This track is recommended for all students planning on college programs in science, medicine, or engineering. This track is recommended for all students planning on college programs NOT in science, medicine or engineering.

5.  Central Dauphin Website: http://www.cdschools.org  Select: Academics  Select: Science Department  Select: Welcome  Select: Course Selection Chart

6.  Earth Systems Science  Biology I (required)  Honors Biology  Biology II  AP Biology  Human Influences on the Environment  Chemistry  Honors Chemistry  Organic Chemistry  AP Chemistry  Science  Physics  AP Physics 1  AP Physics 2

7.  Earth Systems Science  Biology II  AP Biology  Human Influences on the Environment  Chemistry  Honors Chemistry  Organic Chemistry  AP Chemistry  Physics  AP Physics 1  AP Physics 2

8.  If you are majoring in science, medicine, or engineering, then you should be taking 4 or more science courses.  Students should “double-up” and take 2 courses in the same year.  Examples include: ◦ Physics and Organic Chemistry ◦ Physics and AP Chemistry ◦ AP Biology and Organic Chemistry ◦ Biology II and Organic Chemistry ◦ AP Biology and AP Chemistry *see 11 electives on previous slide

9.  Many incoming 12 th graders will have already taken 3 science credits and met the requirements for graduation. You may however, elect to take an additional elective* provided you have met any prerequisites.  If you have already met your requirement but still want to take a science class, consider taking: ◦ Human Influences on the Environment ◦ Earth Systems Science ◦ Biology II *see 11 electives on previous slide

10.  If you are taking Human Influences on the Environment, then you probably have met your requirements but may elect to take an additional elective* provided you have met any prerequisites.  If you are taking Earth Systems Science, then you probably have met your requirements but may elect to take an additional elective* provided you have met any prerequisites.  If you are taking Biology II, then you probably have met your requirements but may elect to take an additional elective* provided you have met any prerequisites. *see 11 electives on previous or next slide

11.  Earth Systems Science  Biology II  AP Biology  Human Influences on the Environment  Chemistry  Honors Chemistry  Organic Chemistry  AP Chemistry  Physics  AP Physics 1  AP Physics 2

12.  Central Dauphin Website at: http://www.cdschools.org  Select: Academics  Select: Science Department

13.  Scientific Literacy  Problem Solving/Critical Thinking  Independent/Collaborative Work  Self-Responsible Behavior  Communication Skills  Laboratory Skills

14.  Students must be… ◦ Self-Motivated ◦ Self-Focused ◦ Mathematically Adept ◦ Problem Solving Focused

15.  Students must have good… ◦ Study Skills ◦ Verbal Skills ◦ Writing Skills ◦ Lab Skills ◦ Research Skills

16.  AP Courses are challenging and require extensive work outside of class.  AP Courses require self-study to be successful.

17.  AP Courses require comprehension of material and focus on the student’s ability to apply content to new situations.

18.  AP Courses emphasize mastery of material and focus on the student’s ability to connect multi-content areas.

19.  Friends of the Swamp  Pennsylvania Science and Engineering Fair  Pennsylvania Jr. Academy of Science  Science Olympiad  Envirothon

20.  Central Dauphin Website at: http://www.cdschools.org  Select: Academics  Select: Science Department